Research Room
Our Research Library holds local information and a wealth of family history information from across Australia, including historical and pioneer records, war records, as well as journals from around the world, and more.
Our local records include: transcripts of local schools admission registers, cemetery records, burial records and honour and memorial rolls from many locations within the Northern Rivers. You will also find books, microfiche, CD’s, and exchange journals on our local area. Currently we are in the process of moving our unique local records online for members to access.
Location
6 Regatta Avenue
Ballina NSW
Australia
(Beside the Ballina Maritime and Navel Museum)
Opening Hours
Monday: 10am - 4pm
Wednesday: 10am - 4pm
Saturday: 10am - 4pm (except 1st Saturday of the month)
1st Saturday of the month: 10am - 1pm only
Closed last 2 weeks of December and 1st week of January.
Fees
Use of the library is free to members.
Visitors are charged $5 per three hours.
Local Research Requests
If you are not able to visit our library you can submit a research request to locate information in the local area.
Our Research Officer will carry out your request for only $15.00 per hour. If you are a Member from Out of the Area you will receive your first hour of research for free.
See More Information on Research Requests
Research Officer
As a member of our Society our Research Officer is available to assist you in the Library with your research. Email us to arrange a time to meet with them at the Marie Hart Library.
Research Resources
The Marie Hart Library holds our local records and resources. Over the years the library has expanded and now holds a wealth of information.
Local Resources
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Library of Books
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Lists of District War Memorials and Honour Rolls
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Library catalogue is printed, on the computer and online
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Transcripts of School Admission Registers
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Cemetery Lists
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"Northern Star" Death, Burials, Obituaries (1876-2019)
Additional Resources
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Historical and pioneer records
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War Records
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Shipping Lists
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Probate Records
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Landholder Returns
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Colonial Secretary Papers
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Cemetery Books
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Exchange Journals
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Microfiche
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CD's
Computer Resources
We have computers for you to use to access our catalogue. Members have free access to the genealogical website FindMyPast. Internet usage is available for family history research.
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Members Interests
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Catalogue
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Transcript of School Admission Registers (64 area schools)
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THRAMP (Honour Rolls and War Memorials)
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Cedar Log Journals (from issue no. 1)
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"Northern Star" Death, Burials, Obituaries (1876-2020)
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Local Deaths and Burials Master Register
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Kevin Geaghan’s Burial Records (1853 to 1995)
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Ballina Shire Cemetery and Interment Register
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eJournals
Extensive Collection of Microfiche
Australian
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Index to birth, death and marriages most Australian states
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Convict records
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Some electoral rolls
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Early Government records
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Probate
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Public Service (Blue Books)
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Cemetery Books
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Exchange Journals
International
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Small collection of international resources
CD and DVD Collection
Australian
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Convict Records
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Shipping and Immigration
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Cemeteries
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Railway Passes
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Police Gazettes
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Government Gazettes...particularly NSW
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Land
International
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(some) English Parish Records
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National Burial Index (England)
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Also check the “free” disks issued with various Magazine subscriptions for Australia & UK.
Journals
The Society exchanges journals with over 100 other Australian and International Societies.
These journals may be borrowed from the Marie Hart library or perused on site. Journals are kept for a maximum of 10 years and contain valuable articles and contact information.
In recent years many Societies have converted from a printed journal to electronic form. These electronic journals are available for perusal on the library computer and members are emailed a monthly list of newly received eJournals.
To see a list of the e-Journals available visit the Exchange Journal Page.